Retained Surgical Items: A Problem Yet to Be Solved

2012142 citationsJournal Article

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Stanislaw P. Stawicki · The Ohio State University

Susan D. Moffatt‐Bruce · The Ohio State University

Hesham M. Ahmed · Johnson University

Harry L. Anderson · Wright State University

Tara M. Balija · Johnson University

Irina Bernescu · Johnson University

Liza Chan ·

Abstract

Longer duration of surgery, safety variances, and incorrect counts during the procedure result in elevated RSI risk. The possible positive influence of trainee presence on RSI risk deserves additional study. Our findings highlight the need for zero tolerance for safety omissions, continued study and development of novel approaches to RSI reduction, and establishing anonymous RSI reporting systems to better track both the incidence and risks associated with this problem, which has yet to be solved.

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Hemostasis and retained surgical items Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

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Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 216, Issue 1, pp. 15-22

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.08.026

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